Hi , are there any people out there that have had the gastric sleeve and still stay hungry? Even though they said you would have to remind yourself to eat? It just really depresses me because I've gained some of my weight back, and I don't know what to do. I crave sweets like a crack head craves crack, LOL. I don't know what's up but does anybody have any advice or suggestions. I need a good protien smoothie that will really fill me up.

Anghela

Yep. The whole no hunger thing certainly didn't apply to me, or most people that post on forums. First off, Gherlin is produced in other parts of your body. Secondly, most hunger is really just head hunger anyways, especially if it's certain foods you are craving. If you were really truly physically hungry, a bite of bland, dry chicken would be just as satisfying as a piece of your favorite cake.

In the end, success after WLS all comes down to winning the mental battles and changing your eating behaviors. And the only way to get rid of craving sweets is to stay away from sweets completely. Some people can do moderation but some people can't and have to completely abstain. For them it would be like telling a crack addict to just smoke "a little bit". Like all addicts, finding a good therapist or getting counseling is the only way to develop the psychological tools needed to make your physical tool work. If you aren't already getting this kind of help I strongly suggest it.

I am rarely physically hungry. I have some lot of head hunger like everyone else. There is a disconnect between my brain and my stomach. My head hunger does not trigger physical hunger. So it is easier to resist items and keep my portions small.

Hunger is mostly head hunger and that is thr hardest battle